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The Palliative Medicine Service Clinical Social Worker reports to the Palliative Medicine Service Manager and works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Palliative Team as well as patient’s larger health care team. Caseload can consist of inpatients, outpatients, and their families. The Palliative Social Worker is responsible for completing thorough psychosocial assessments with patients with serious illnesses and their family members. Based on assessment, the Palliative Social Worker develops treatment plans, provides supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and makes referrals to appropriate community resources Social work services include assisting patients and their families in understanding and coping with the emotional and social problems related to their health status.
Experience
Requirements:
Two or more years of experience in social work post master degree. Ability to effectively interact with patients and significant others during times of transition of care, complex, and crisis patient and family situations. Effective communication and public relation skills. Ability to work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.
Preferences:
Two or more years of experience in palliative care, oncology, and/or hospice. One year experience in home health. Knowledge and experience with advanced health care directives and POLST. Knowledge and experience with bereavement care, working with grieving individuals and families. Knowledge of local community resources.
Education
Master’s degree in Social Work.
Licensure/Certifications
Current license to practice in the State of California (LCSW). American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
This position may require driving. In addition to a valid CA driver’s license, the following are required: Automobile insurance as required by the State of California with an acceptable driving record of three points or less, participation in the DMV pull-notice program, and an automobile available for daily work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Assigned Work Hours:
Per Diem
Position Type:
Per Diem
Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):
$59.58
to
$79.71
The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.
Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.39Hourly Night Shift Differential: $5.09
Montage Health is a non-profit healthcare organization with deep roots in Monterey County dating back more than 90 years. Independent and locally owned, Montage Health was created by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to deliver exceptional care to more people. Centered at the hospital, the Montage Health network includes MoGo Urgent Care, Montage Wellness Centers, Montage Medical Group for primary and specialty care, Aspire Health Plan, and Ohana, the family-focused mental healthcare program for youth. Montage Health is continually investing in healthcare innovations to make the highest standard of care accessible to everyone in Monterey County.
